Four Corners YouthBuild

The 4Corners YouthBuild program is a US Department of Labor funded program targeting Opportunity Youth, ages 16-24.

The Four Corners YouthBuild Program (YouthBuild)

Start Date
2024
Service Area
Rio Arriva & San Juan Counties

Participants receive a monthly stipend, tuition assistance, supplies, equipment, coaching, mentoring and a 1-year follow-up after the initial 12-months of training and experience.

‍

The program collaborates with local post-secondary institutions for instruction, career counseling and wrap-around services as may be needed.  We also collaborate with local agencies for hands-on experiences and service learning opportunities.

‍

Upon completion of the program the participants have gained stackable portable credentials that allow them to enter the workforce and help meet a job shortage area (construction industries) as trained construction workers in San Juan and Rio Arriba Counties in NM.

What We Offer

Academic Achievement:

Participants without a high school diploma or GED pursue completion of their high school credentials and all participants continue academic studies.

‍

Occupational Training:

Completion of an Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP) and hands-on work experience in a variety of construction trades.

‍

Leadership and Service Learning:

All work experience occurs on service-based sites, where the participants contribute to their larger community and develop leadership skills

"I recognize that without… hard work and involvement with the 3 Rivers Foundation, none of this would have been possible. Thank you for picking me to be part of this program. I hope I can make you proud! I also hope to pay it forward to other students in my future!"

Irene Martinez

Texas TQP Graduate

Portfolio

Related Projects

Learn more about the good work we are doing within Education

A photo of a female, Mexican-American teacher, with naturally wavy hair, wearing a yellow cardigan, and floral blouse is reading to her class of young children in the classroom, sitting among them, holding up an open book with pictures on it and smiling at them as they listen intently. The room has colorful decorations and white walls. The background is blurred out and features soft, natural, light streaming through large windows casting gentle shadows on bookshelves and colorful art on walls

Community Literacy Program

Fostering a love of reading and learning within communities and empowering children to succeed.
View project

Migrant GED Program

Empowering migrant and seasonal farmworkers to achieve their GED and unlock their full potential.
View project